Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Orange
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
China
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Actinidia chinensis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
C. reticulata
A. chinensis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Kiwi
Difference Between Tangerine and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Tangerine and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Gold Kiwi with peel is 53.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Gold Kiwi belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tangerine and Gold Kiwi is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.